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Residents near a 100-acre fire burning along the 101 Freeway in Camarillo should prepare to leave their homes, an official said, but no evacuation orders had been issued as of Thursday morning. “What we’re telling residents is be prepared to evacuate. There are some homes in the area,” Ventura County Fire Department spokesman Bill Nash said, adding that his was one of them. “Take the time now to get ready in case that order comes.” An update from the Fire Department warned residents to "gather important documents, medications and other irreplaceable belongings and be ready to evacuate." PHOTOS: Camarillo brush fire Nash said structure...

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Residents near a 100-acre fire burning along the 101 Freeway in Camarillo should prepare to leave their homes, an official said, but no evacuation orders had been issued as of Thursday morning.
“What we’re telling residents is be prepared to evacuate....

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